Luisa Caycedo-Kimura "Forage"

The transcript explores a personal journey through nature, childhood memories, and reflections on life. It begins with interactions with nature, such as handling grubs and dealing with a heat wave. The narrative then shifts to childhood memories and identity, followed by experiences with natural elements like wind and plants. Observations of wildlife, such as a screech owl, lead to reflections on life and writing a letter to a deceased mother. The transcript concludes with nighttime reflections involving a black bear and personal thoughts on the land.

What activity does the narrator recall from their childhood involving nature?

• Building sandcastles

• Climbing trees

• Squeezing grubs

• Swimming in a lake

What does the narrator mention about their clothing during childhood?

• Always neat and tidy

• Too big for them

• Full of holes and tangles

• Bright and colorful

Which plant does the narrator mention pulling out from the ground?

• Dandelion

• Quackgrass

• Sunflower

• Rose bush

What does the narrator consider writing to their deceased mother?

• A poem

• A story

• A song

• A letter

What wildlife encounter does the narrator describe happening at night?

• An owl in the attic

• A black bear in the neighbor's pool

• A fox in the backyard

• A deer in the garden